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Deadly floods’ $20 billion toll shows Asia’s rising climate risk
“Climate change is undeniably fueling more severe flooding in...
Hong Kong’s $200 million fire claims manageable for China Taiping Insurance Grp, says Fitch
The incident will trigger multiple coverage types, including...
Munich Re sees positive environment in upcoming April and July renewal rounds
``2023 was another successful year for Munich Re. With the exception of systemic risks – such as cyber and pandemic – our appetite for covering existential risks for people and enterprises is far from exhausted, '' said Joachim Wenning, Chair of the Board of...
Govt involvement necessary to manage rising global CAT and Cyber risks: Munich Re
The private sector cannot provide cover for the greatest systemic cyber risks, such as the failure of critical infrastructure or cyber war. But a potential solution to this complex problem is a governmental backstop – a precautionary measure of last resort, Munich Re...
Houthi attacks has led to an “environmental disaster” in the Red Sea, US says
The Houthi assaults have continued despite waves of airstrikes by the US and the UK The missile attack by Houthi militants on a ship carrying a cargo of fertilizer has led to an “environmental disaster” in the Red Sea, US Central Command said Friday evening. Hours...
Cyber Insurance: Heightened Indian Risk
Cyber insurance premium costs have increased by over 50% over the past year. Several factors have contributed to the considerable increase in cyber insurance premium in India. This include the surge, sophistication and severity of cyber-attacks that have significantly...
IRDAI again bans Malaysian broker Confinance from Indian market for 2 yrs in Tata AIG’s Rs 300 cr fraudulent crop deal
The action of Malaysian re/insurance broker Confinance in reinsurance transaction caused inconvenience to TATA-AIG in India which could have potential loss to the insurer and to policyholders. It is considered view that the action of Confinance is deliberate and...
IRDAI retains Obligatory Cession to GIC Re at 4% for FY25
The IRDAI, after consultation with the Advisory Committee, and with the previous approval of the Central Government has taken the decision that the percentage cession of the sum insured on each general insurance policy to be reinsured with the Indian Re-insurer (GIC...
India seeks $26 bln of private nuclear power investments
This is the first time New Delhi is pursuing private investment in nuclear power, a non-carbon-emitting energy source that contributes less than 2% of India's total electricity generation. The funding would help India to achieve its target of having 50% of its...
IRDAI considers mandating Cross Boarder Reinsurers to furnish large collaterals for accessing Indian business
`The CBRs have been getting significant amount of premiums from India and their share in the Indian reinsurance market is increasing. It is now felt necessary to ring-fence the interests of Indian insurers to maintain their ability to meet obligations towards...
Yemen’s Houthis say ship attacked in Gulf of Aden may sink
“Shipping companies must weigh up the increased costs and journey times against the risk to their vessels, and, most importantly, the safety of the crew onboard,” insurance broker Gallagher Speciality Marine said in a report last week CAIRO/LONDON: Yemen’s Houthi...
Indian diesel diverted to Asian markets as Houthis attacks impact flows to Europe
Tankers heading to Europe or the Atlantic Basin are being forced by the Houthi threat to go around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, increasing journey lengths and costs, or use the Suez Canal, “with the risks involved and extremely high war risk insurance Shipments...